BMW X5 and X6 Forum 2014-Current
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-13-2017, 09:43 AM   #1
pesh
First Lieutenant
United_States
119
Rep
303
Posts

Drives: 2024 Black M4 Convertible
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Bridgestone or Conti or Dunlop or Pirelli?

We need to replace the tires on my wife's 2014 X5 with upgraded 20" rims. She has Dunlop from the factory on the car now but we need to get new tires.

Our local dealership is offering 4 tires for the price of 3 with free installation. The tires all seem to be in the same ballpark of around $1350 - $1450 out the door.

We live in Austin, TX, so it is pretty much summer all year round.

Any strong guidance towards one set of tires or even steer clear of another would be helpful. Our choices are:

- Bridgestone Dueler H/P RFT
- Continental Sport Contact 5 SSR
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT DSST
- Pirelli PZero RFT

I believe the Continental and Pirelli are the only two from the dealer with road hazard warranty for first year and within 2/32 of tire tread.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Appreciate 0
      09-13-2017, 02:53 PM   #2
Wardman
First Lieutenant
89
Rep
398
Posts

Drives: F15 X5d
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Philadelphia

iTrader: (0)

Check the program - see if it is less expensive to buy from tirerack and have someone install. it was here when i compared prices by a lot! BMW is assuming you pay their price for tires and install.
Appreciate 0
      09-13-2017, 09:52 PM   #3
pesh
First Lieutenant
United_States
119
Rep
303
Posts

Drives: 2024 Black M4 Convertible
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Good point. I've checked Tire Rack, Costco, and Discount Tires. Surprisingly, this particular promotion at the dealership's pricing is a few hundred dollars cheaper. So now its a question of which tires to buy?
Appreciate 1
      09-14-2017, 12:00 AM   #4
teodorjelev
Lieutenant
Bulgaria
585
Rep
495
Posts

Drives: Mercedes AMG GT 53 4-door
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yambol

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
- Bridgestone Dueler H/P RFT - silent and well on the road
Appreciate 0
      09-14-2017, 12:37 AM   #5
Flying Ace
Lieutenant General
Flying Ace's Avatar
4983
Rep
11,891
Posts

Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SF, CA

iTrader: (5)

Non-runflats
Appreciate 1
1230vani637.00
      09-14-2017, 11:49 AM   #6
Wardman
First Lieutenant
89
Rep
398
Posts

Drives: F15 X5d
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Philadelphia

iTrader: (0)

like Conti DWS myslef.
Appreciate 0
      09-14-2017, 07:53 PM   #7
Clifton
Captain
Clifton's Avatar
United_States
219
Rep
655
Posts

Drives: Cars with tires
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Earth

iTrader: (0)

I had Conti on my 2014 - they lasted 36k miles and had more left, but they developed a, whump whump whoump around 20K. Also the shoulder of the tires were soft and feathered quickly. Put exact replacements on at 36K along with an alignment and within 5 months they feathered again.

My 2017 has Pirelli and I'm a big fan thus far (5.5k)
__________________
Regards,
Clifton

Appreciate 0
      09-16-2017, 05:44 PM   #8
Dirty Cash
USAF Retired
Dirty Cash's Avatar
United_States
207
Rep
216
Posts

Drives: F15.50i
Join Date: May 2017
Location: 9114 S. Central Ave

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I just put the Conti DWS 06's on about a month ago and so far so good. I can feel the difference between the Goodyear LS RFT's that were on the X5 stock. Again, so far I like the Conti's.
Appreciate 0
      09-17-2017, 09:25 AM   #9
P1
Lieutenant General
P1's Avatar
11542
Rep
11,128
Posts

Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: United States

iTrader: (1)

I saw the same promotion at the dealership this week. Definitely sounds like a good deal. I've had the Bridgestones and the Pirellis. The former rode a bit harsher, the latter a bit smoother. But they wore out so fast. Very soft tire.
Appreciate 0
      09-17-2017, 10:33 AM   #10
beachcomberx5
Private First Class
68
Rep
124
Posts

Drives: X-5
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

I've had Bridgestone run flats and they are very noisy...never again. I find pirelli run flats much better.
Appreciate 0
      09-17-2017, 07:58 PM   #11
flexfusion
Private
20
Rep
68
Posts

Drives: 2016 F15
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Alabama

iTrader: (0)

I like the OEM Pirelli they are the best run flat I've had on all my BMW's.
Appreciate 0
      09-18-2017, 11:34 PM   #12
pesh
First Lieutenant
United_States
119
Rep
303
Posts

Drives: 2024 Black M4 Convertible
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Seems like Pirelli's were the way to go. Sadly, I didn't wait to see the feedback. I ended up with a set of Bridgestones, but think I got a great deal at $1100 out the door.

I'll have to be more patient with survey feedback as in endeavor to figure out what to do for 2015 M4. I'm leaning Michelin Pilot Super Sport 4.
Appreciate 0
      09-19-2017, 12:10 AM   #13
TheLastF15
Enlisted Member
18
Rep
47
Posts

Drives: 2018 X5 M-Sport
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: New York

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by pesh View Post
We need to replace the tires on my wife's 2014 X5 with upgraded 20" rims. She has Dunlop from the factory on the car now but we need to get new tires.

Our local dealership is offering 4 tires for the price of 3 with free installation. The tires all seem to be in the same ballpark of around $1350 - $1450 out the door.

We live in Austin, TX, so it is pretty much summer all year round.

Any strong guidance towards one set of tires or even steer clear of another would be helpful. Our choices are:

- Bridgestone Dueler H/P RFT
- Continental Sport Contact 5 SSR
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT DSST
- Pirelli PZero RFT

I believe the Continental and Pirelli are the only two from the dealer with road hazard warranty for first year and within 2/32 of tire tread.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.
My choice would be Bridgestone Dueler
Appreciate 1
pesh118.50
      09-19-2017, 02:26 PM   #14
P1
Lieutenant General
P1's Avatar
11542
Rep
11,128
Posts

Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: United States

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by pesh View Post
Seems like Pirelli's were the way to go. Sadly, I didn't wait to see the feedback. I ended up with a set of Bridgestones, but think I got a great deal at $1100 out the door.

I'll have to be more patient with survey feedback as in endeavor to figure out what to do for 2015 M4. I'm leaning Michelin Pilot Super Sport 4.
You'll be fine. I had them on my E70 and actually got a second set. They look great and actually handle better than the P Zeros, which tend to be a bit softer as you go through the twisties on 2222.
Appreciate 2
pesh118.50
Flying Ace4982.50
      03-20-2019, 07:01 PM   #15
BorisBulldog
New Member
BorisBulldog's Avatar
United_States
31
Rep
19
Posts

Drives: 2016 x5 m sport
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Huntersville, NC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying Ace View Post
Non-runflats
Real smart Ace, then you have to buy a jack and donut that will bounce around in the trunk area that wasn't designed for it!
Appreciate 0
      03-20-2019, 07:12 PM   #16
yewlock
Major
yewlock's Avatar
United_States
698
Rep
1,092
Posts

Drives: X5
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BorisBulldog View Post
Real smart Ace, then you have to buy a jack and donut that will bounce around in the trunk area that wasn't designed for it!
Do you know how many people on this forum with non run flat?
Appreciate 2
Violator4587.50
JMAN1111227.00
      03-20-2019, 07:35 PM   #17
Speenybean
Lieutenant
92
Rep
402
Posts

Drives: 15’ Xdrive 50i
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by pesh View Post
We need to replace the tires on my wife's 2014 X5 with upgraded 20" rims. She has Dunlop from the factory on the car now but we need to get new tires.

Our local dealership is offering 4 tires for the price of 3 with free installation. The tires all seem to be in the same ballpark of around $1350 - $1450 out the door.

We live in Austin, TX, so it is pretty much summer all year round.

Any strong guidance towards one set of tires or even steer clear of another would be helpful. Our choices are:

- Bridgestone Dueler H/P RFT
- Continental Sport Contact 5 SSR
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT DSST
- Pirelli PZero RFT

I believe the Continental and Pirelli are the only two from the dealer with road hazard warranty for first year and within 2/32 of tire tread.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Quote:
Originally Posted by pesh View Post
We need to replace the tires on my wife's 2014 X5 with upgraded 20" rims. She has Dunlop from the factory on the car now but we need to get new tires.

Our local dealership is offering 4 tires for the price of 3 with free installation. The tires all seem to be in the same ballpark of around $1350 - $1450 out the door.

We live in Austin, TX, so it is pretty much summer all year round.

Any strong guidance towards one set of tires or even steer clear of another would be helpful. Our choices are:

- Bridgestone Dueler H/P RFT
- Continental Sport Contact 5 SSR
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT DSST
- Pirelli PZero RFT

I believe the Continental and Pirelli are the only two from the dealer with road hazard warranty for first year and within 2/32 of tire tread.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I have the Bridgestone duehler Rft and they rise like absolute shit. Can't wait to change them
Appreciate 0
      03-20-2019, 09:10 PM   #18
SCA
Brigadier General
SCA's Avatar
United_States
563
Rep
3,742
Posts

Drives: Multiple BMWs
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: 🇺🇸

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BorisBulldog View Post
Real smart Ace, then you have to buy a jack and donut that will bounce around in the trunk area that wasn't designed for it!
SMH... The spare tire with jack, and etc was a factory option @ $150.00. It also can be retrofitted.
Appreciate 1
Flying Ace4982.50
      03-20-2019, 09:43 PM   #19
Road Carnage
Private First Class
Road Carnage's Avatar
United_States
87
Rep
134
Posts

Drives: 96 328is, 15 X5 50i
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Bucks County, PA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by P1et View Post
You'll be fine. I had them on my E70 and actually got a second set. They look great and actually handle better than the P Zeros, which tend to be a bit softer as you go through the twisties on 2222.
Same here, loved the Deulers on my E70. Much better than the Pirelli’s I replaced them with.
__________________
That’ll buff out
Appreciate 0
      03-20-2019, 09:47 PM   #20
BorisBulldog
New Member
BorisBulldog's Avatar
United_States
31
Rep
19
Posts

Drives: 2016 x5 m sport
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Huntersville, NC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by yewlock View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by BorisBulldog View Post
Real smart Ace, then you have to buy a jack and donut that will bounce around in the trunk area that wasn't designed for it!
Do you know how many people on this forum with non run flat?
Quote:
Originally Posted by yewlock View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by BorisBulldog View Post
Real smart Ace, then you have to buy a jack and donut that will bounce around in the trunk area that wasn't designed for it!
Do you know how many people on this forum with non run flat?

HaHa, I wish I was one of them.
Appreciate 0
      03-21-2019, 04:07 PM   #21
Flying Ace
Lieutenant General
Flying Ace's Avatar
4983
Rep
11,891
Posts

Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SF, CA

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BorisBulldog View Post
Real smart Ace, then you have to buy a jack and donut that will bounce around in the trunk area that wasn't designed for it!
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCA View Post
SMH... The spare tire with jack, and etc was a factory option @ $150.00. It also can be retrofitted.
The factory spare kit fits snuggly under the trunk floor if you have a car not optioned with a 3rd row, is a 40e or a X5M. BMW designed their OEM kit to fit precisely in there and even have the cutouts for where the tools go:




I have a 3rd row E70, and even with that limitation, I only carry the spare on road trips in the trunk and there's ample room for it with my stuff:

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=929982

Hope this helps. I'm not sure why you'll want to carry the spare with you everywhere you go, but then again I live in an urban area and if I run into issues in my urban area (not on a road trip), my plan has always been I'll uber home first and figure the rest out later. Most of the time, I'll have kids in the car, so there's no way I'm subjecting them and myself to the time of installing a compact spare while I'm only 5 miles away from home.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      04-06-2019, 09:09 AM   #22
BorisBulldog
New Member
BorisBulldog's Avatar
United_States
31
Rep
19
Posts

Drives: 2016 x5 m sport
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Huntersville, NC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying Ace View Post
The factory spare kit fits snuggly under the trunk floor if you have a car not optioned with a 3rd row, is a 40e or a X5M. BMW designed their OEM kit to fit precisely in there and even have the cutouts for where the tools go:




I have a 3rd row E70, and even with that limitation, I only carry the spare on road trips in the trunk and there's ample room for it with my stuff:

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=929982

Hope this helps. I'm not sure why you'll want to carry the spare with you everywhere you go, but then again I live in an urban area and if I run into issues in my urban area (not on a road trip), my plan has always been I'll uber home first and figure the rest out later. Most of the time, I'll have kids in the car, so there's no way I'm subjecting them and myself to the time of installing a compact spare while I'm only 5 miles away from home.

Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
tire

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:21 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST